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Two Walk-to-Work gangway incidents
A member reports two related incidents involving Walk-to-Work gangways.
IMCA SF 23/25
18 December 2025
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BSEE: Anchor-handling causes damage to subsea equipment and triggers gas release
The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 508 on 30 September 2025.
IMCA SF 23/25
18 December 2025
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Dropped object – Bailout cylinder inside diving bell
During bell preparations for saturation diving operations, an incident occurred within the vessel’s saturation system.
IMCA SF 23/25
18 December 2025
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LTI: Leg injury while using hand-held grinder
A worker suffered a leg injury whilst using a hand-held grinder.
IMCA SF 23/25
18 December 2025
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Man overboard in port: Seaman falls from quay access ladder
A crew member fell overboard during operations alongside.
IMCA SF 23/25
18 December 2025
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